Federal Government
Welfare budget cuts concern for charities
COLAC welfare agencies say young people, unemployed people and struggling families will be hit hardest by proposed changes in the federal budget.
People with disabilities need help
A COLAC carer says authorities need to improve facilities and services for people with disabilities.
Decisions hurting health services
GREENS federal health spokesman Richard Di Natale says heโs concerned city-centric decisions are hurting Colac and regional health services.
Council fights for asylum seekers
COLAC Otway Shire Council will demand permanent Australian residency for the shireโs asylum seekers if they gain refugee status.
Refugee proposal for Colanda
A COLAC district businessman says Colacโs Colanda Centre could become a refugee centre, bringing benefits for the community and people who have fled other countries.
Ruling helps clinics hire foreign doctors
COLAC’S clinic waiting times could fall thanks to a breakthrough in a campaign to boost the cityโs medical services.
New disability HQ finished in June
WORK on a new National Disability Insurance Scheme office in central Colac is due to finish in June.
Hospital reverses cash crisis
COLAC Area Health has turned a $1.1-million deficit into a $100,000 surplus in 12 months.